Metoclopramide

What is metoclopramide uses?  

Metoclopramide helps in increasing the muscle contractions in your upper digestive tract. It helps to speed up the rate at which your stomach empties into the intestines. Metoclopramide 10mg tablets are taken by mouth for 4 to 12 weeks in order to treat heartburn that is caused by gastroesophageal reflux for people who have used this medication without relief.  

Metoclopramide classification is prokinetic agents that function by speeding the movement of food through your stomach as well as intestines. Metoclopramide generic drug is available in the brand name of Metozolv ODT and Reglan.  

Metoclopramide tablets are very effective in treating gastroparesis people suffering from diabetes as it often causes heartburn as well as stomach discomfort after they eat meals. This medicine is also very effective in treating migraine headaches.  

In order to treat severe diabetic gastroparesis, Metoclopramide injection is very effective. This injection helps to prevent nausea as well as vomiting which is caused after chemotherapy or surgery. It also aids in a few medical procedures that involve the stomach or intestines. Therefore, reglan for gastroparesis is very effective.  

What is the dosage of metoclopramide hydrochloride?  

Take metoclopramide 10mg tablets exactly in the same way as prescribed by your doctor. You need to follow your doctor as well as the prescription label direction. 

The metoclopramide injection is given to the patient into a muscle or as an infusion into a vein. This injection is mainly given by the health provider at the time of surgery, chemotherapy or medical procedure.  

Metoclopramide HCl tablets are taken orally for 4 to 12 weeks as directed by the doctor. High dose or long term intake of this medicine can cause serious side effects that may not be reversible such as movement disorder. Do not try to use metoclopramide hydrochloride tablet in larger amounts that are recommended by the doctor or for more than 12 weeks.  

The risk of Reglan medication is higher in diabetics patients and older adults mainly women. Take Reglan medicine before 30 minutes of your meal and at bedtime. Therefore, strictly follow your doctor's dosing instruction if you want great results in a short time.  

Precautions to be followed during the intake of Reglan medicine 

One should not go for Reglan medication if he or she is allergic to it or has: 

• Tardive dyskinesia, one of the disorders of involuntary movements
• Stomach or intestinal problems like bleeding, blockage, and perforation
• Epilepsy or any kind of seizure disorder
• Adrenal gland tumor
• One also needs to avoid this medicine if he/she had muscle movement problems after using 
  

Inform your doctor immediately if you have ever suffered from liver or kidney disease, high blood pressure, seizures, heart rhythm disorder, breast cancer, diabetes, congestive heart failure as well as depression or mental illness.  

There are chances that Reglan medicine causes allergic reactions or some other problems as it contains certain inactive ingredients. This medicine can also make you drowsy and dizzy so avoid driving and doing any machinery work after the intake of this medicine.  

Metoclopramide tablets may make it harder for you to control your blood sugar if you are suffering from diabetes. Make sure that you have regular blood sugar checkup or as directed by your doctor. Inform your doctor if you have high or low blood sugar. If you intake this medicine, the doctor needs to alter your diabetes medication, diet, and exercise program.  

Therefore, also inform your doctor before only about all the products that you are consuming. Reglan medication should not be given to children who are less than 18 years of age.  

What are the side effects of Metoclopramide? 

Some of the common side effects of this medication are feeling of restless, drowsy and tired, lack of energy, headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion and sleep problems like insomnia.  

Assure that you get emergency medical help if you find any signs of an allergic reaction to this medication such as swelling of face, throat, lip & tongue, and difficulty in breathing.  

Call your doctor immediately if you experience any new or unusual muscle movements that you are able to control, uncontrolled muscle movements in your face like blinking or eye movement, tongue movement and frowning or if you have tremors or shaking in your legs or arms. 

Take the medical help once if you have:

• Mask like appearance in your face
• Confusion, depression, and thoughts of hurting yourself
• Anxiety and agitation

When is Metoclopramide not recommended?  

This medicine should not be taken during pregnancy time as well as breastfeeding as it can affect the baby.  

Metoclopramide and pregnancy 

Intake of metoclopramide during pregnancy can turn out to be very dangerous as it is known to harm the unborn baby during late pregnancy. So if you are pregnant, tell your doctor in advance. Intake of Reglan for breastfeeding mothers is not safe as this medicine passes into the milk which will harm your baby. So, discuss about it with your doctor.  

Metoclopramide Interactions 

The drug interactions often help to alter how your medications work or increase the risk of serious side effects. So before you start this medication, make sure that you inform your doctor about all the products that you are using. There are total 307 drugs that interact with Metoclopramide. 

45 major drug interactions

253 moderate drug interactions

9 minor drug interactions 

Some of the medicines that interact are: Diazepam, Cisplatin, Benadryl, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Lantus.   

Metoclopramide MOA 

This medicine works by blocking the natural substance known as dopamine. It helps speed up the stomach emptying as well as the movement of the upper intestines.  

Metoclopramide Warnings 

Avoid using the two different forms of this medicine such as tablets and oral syrup at the same time.  

You should also stop taking metoclopramide tablets and take the assistance of a doctor if any signs of a severe movement disorder take place within the first two days of treatment. 

This medicine should strictly not be used if you have ever had any kind of stomach or intestinal problems, epilepsy, adrenal gland tumor as well as any other seizure disorder. 

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